The Warning Signs for HEART Diseases

Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart attack each type of heart problems requires different treatment but may share similar warning signs. It is important to see your doctor so that you can receive a correct diagnosis and prompt treatment.

SYMPTOMS:
CHEST PAIN.

The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina or chest pain. Few symptoms are more alarming than chest pain. It is due to the blood vessels in the heart temporarily being blocked. In fact inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle or coronary is also reason foe the symptom.

LEG CRAMPS DURING WALKING.

Leg cramps during walking are commonly associated with every heart disease and it is advised to take a lot of water. The leg pain that appear due to cramps during walking might be an indication of heart disease caused by arteries in your leg being clogged up by cholesterol in result of not receiving enough oxygen delivered to the cells in your leg.

SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

This symptom appears due to the dysfunction of the left ventricle. Shortness of breath is also caused by fluid accumulation and congestion in the lungs. Patients with heart failure commonly experience shortness of breath with exertion or when lying flat on their backs. They also can suddenly wake up at night gasping for breath.

DIZZINESS OR WEAKNESS.

This symptom appears due to low blood count, low iron in the blood stream and other blood disorders, dehydration and viral illnesses.

LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

This is the most common symptom of every heart patient and it takes place when fresh blood is no longer reaching the brain. However, sometime this condition indicates a dangerous or even life threatening condition such as heart disease. So when loss of consciousness occurs it is important to figure out the cause.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

A faster heart beat, nausea, sweating, swelling especially in your legs, ankles and feet are other symptoms of heart disease.